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Memorable day for Special Olympics New York at Buffalo Bills training camp, thanks to Josh Allen

Memorable day for Special Olympics New York at Buffalo Bills training camp, thanks to Josh Allen
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PITTSFORD, N.Y. (WKBW) — Adolph Dupre claims to be the biggest fan of Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen. The 70-year-old from Rochester was at the first day of Bills training camp on Wednesday with Special Olympics New York.

Dupre met Allen before and on Wednesday, brought an enlarged picture of them from a few years ago for Allen to sign.

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“I think he's outstanding," Dupre said. "He is one of the best-rated quarterbacks who ever played the game for Buffalo."

The reigning NFL MVP signed dozens of autographs as he left the field, walking down the line of fans.

WATCH: Memorable day for Special Olympics New York at Buffalo Bills training camp, thanks to Josh Allen

Memorable day for Special Olympics New York at Buffalo Bills training camp, thanks to Josh Allen

“Can I sign this?” Allen asked as he came up to Dupre.

“You sure can Josh,” said Dupre.

"Excellent man, great philosopher, great quarterback and one of the best in the league,” said Dupre.

“Adolph is an incredible athlete,” said Renee Snyder, Vice President of Development for Special Olympics New York. “He's a leader for the athletes around him; multi-sport athlete became a coach as he got a little bit older.”

Snyder said Dupre and other athletes in Special Olympics are motivated by Allen.

“It makes Adolph and the whole crew take that next step, work harder, be kinder and better,” said Snyder. “They watch these guys every Sunday, and Monday night. They know their names. They know their stats. They know everything about these guys.”